Preoperative MRI to Improve Aesthetic Outcomes in Secondary Mastopexy Augmentation: A Step-by-Step Approach.

Background: Secondary mastopexy augmentation is challenging because of compromised blood supply to the nipple areola complex (NAC). The operating surgeon often relies on clinical judgment and may perform a more conservative elevation of the NAC to minimize the risk of nipple necrosis. Despite this, the danger of necrosis persists.

Autologous mastectomy reconstruction: Communication among the breast surgery team to maximize aesthetic and oncologic outcome.

Mastectomy breast reconstruction with autologous tissue is challenging. Oncologic and aesthetic goals face previous surgical scars, radiation, chemotherapy, or other comorbidities. We describe a simple approach for autologous mastectomy reconstruction so that breast and plastic and reconstructive surgeons can maximize aesthetic outcomes and minimize wound complications.